2020-02-13@11:30AMish– #Fairfield CT– A box truck that was stolen out of New York was located on I-95 northbound by state police near exit 18. The pursuit continued to exit 21, Mill Plain Road. The truck then attempted to get back on I-95 southbound but struck a guardrail on the on-ramp rolling the truck over. State police had their K-9 with them who then took a bite out of crime. The on-ramp was closed until 12:50pm but is now reopened.
2020-02-13@12:35pm–#Bridgeport CT– About 1,400 people including schools and Bridgeport Hospital area out without power.
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Westport, CT – Public Works Director Peter Ratkiewich announced that the first phase of work on the Kings Highway Bridge over Willow Brook will be commencing on or about February 24. This first phase will involve the installation of a 36-inch diameter sleeve underneath the existing bridge to accommodate a 24-inch waterline. This is an important first step in the effort to replace the existing bridge later on in 2020.
In order to facilitate the work, it will be necessary to close Kings Highway at the actual bridge location. All residents and businesses that are adjacent to the bridge on either side will be able to access their properties during construction, but the bridge itself will be closed. It is anticipated that the first phase of the work will take up to two months. The actual bridge replacement work is expected to begin in early June of 2020.
The Kings Highway Bridge was originally constructed in the early 1900s. In August of 2016, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) conducted a bridge inspection and found it to be in critical condition. The CT DOT de-rated the allowable load for crossing the bridge to 4 tons, and directed the Town to prepare a replacement design. The bridge is eligible for State funding under the State Local Bridge program, which provides 50% reimbursement of costs.
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2020-02-11–#Bridgeport CT–Bridgeport Police assisted the Bridgeport Department of Public Health at J & J Variety Store, located at 3145 Main Street for the insurance of a to Bridgeport City Chapter 8.20.330 Ordinance violation, “No grocery store, bakery, meat market or other establishment selling food or any other substances used or intended to be used for human consumption off the premises shall be maintained in the city unless licensed by the Director of Health and Social Services.
The establishment was operating without Bridgeport Health Department Food Establishment and Tobacco licenses. After the closure of the establishment, it was observed opened again hours later, thus prompting PD and DPH to respond again. On Wednesday the Bridgeport Police and Department of Public Health responded to the location being opened and thus closed again.No further information at this time.
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2020-02-12@11:57pm–#Ansonia CT– A woman on Pleasant Street said she was parking her car and she said the neighbor across the street pointed a gun at her. Police are investigating.
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2020-02-12@11:37pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are investigating a hit and run accident in the Wendy’s Drive-Thru on Fairfield Avenue. Initial radio reports said a pedestrian was hit but after an extensive search no pedestrian was located.
2020-02-12@10:57pm–#Bridgeport Ct–#cttraffic– Tonight’s vehicle fire is on Route 8/25 near exit four in the median.
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Police UPDATE: Police UPDDATE: Patrol officers observed an occupied stolen vehicle in the area of Howard Avenue and Railroad Avenue. Gang Task Force became involved and the pursuit ended at 2104hrs just after the stolen vehicle struck the Gang Task Force Vehicle. Five juvenile occupants were all apprehended by a collaborated effort by the Gang Task Force, Patrol Officers, and K-9 Officers. The juveniles were later released to their parents on Juvenile Summons.
2020-02-12@9:00pm–Bridgeport Police say three juveniles were arrested around 9 PM Tuesday at Bostwick Avenue and Pine Street in a stolen car. K-9 officer helped police arrest one of the suspects after a foot pursuit/manhunt near the U-Haul facility.
2020-02-12@8:40pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a fight at Bassick High School. Multiple police dispatched to the school.
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2020-02-12@5:57pm–#Bridgeport CT– A two vehicle crash is blocking North Avenue at Dewey Street. Expect big delays in the area.
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